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Sit, stay, heal : what dogs teach us about living well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124400
Alsarraf, Renee. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A461s 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients -- those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals -- who seemed to uniquely un…
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Author
Alsarraf, Renee
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
248 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - psychology
Human-Animal Bond
Veterinarians
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients -- those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals -- who seemed to uniquely understand her difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love" -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780063215221
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A461s 2022

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123800
McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKay, Ami
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Lynch Syndrome II
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780345809469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019

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Rosen's diagnosis of breast pathology by needle core biopsy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120134
Brogi, Edi, Hoda, Syed A., Koerner, Frederick C., Rosen, Paul Peter. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B866 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Diagnosis of breast pathology by needle core biopsy
Author
Brogi, Edi
Hoda, Syed A.
Koerner, Frederick C.
Rosen, Paul Peter
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxv, 513 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast - pathology
Biopsy, Needle
Notes
Preceded by : Breast pathology : diagnosis by needle core biopsy / Paul Peter Rosen, Syed A. Hoda. 3rd ed. 2010
ISBN
9781496307255
1496307259
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B866 2017

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Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120302
Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…
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Author
Izen, Michael Hart
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leola Productions
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover
ISBN
9780995278707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016

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Die young with me : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120446
Rufus, Rob. New York, NY: Touchstone , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R927 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rufus, Rob
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Touchstone
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
viii, 382 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Adolescent
Young Adult
Music
Autobiography
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501142628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 R927 2016

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Man within me : my victory over prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120491
Ludin, Eric E. San Bernadino, CA: Eric. E. Ludin , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 L944 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ludin, Eric E.
Place of Publication
San Bernadino, CA
Publisher
Eric. E. Ludin
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Prostatectomy - psychology
Men's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1536894435
9781536894431
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ762 L944 2016

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Surviving prostate cancer : the strength I drew from my kayak adventures, daily life's humor and gifted doctors.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120492
Hansen, Clifford. San Bernadino, CA: Clifford Hansen , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 H249 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Hansen, Clifford
Place of Publication
San Bernadino, CA
Publisher
Clifford Hansen
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
112 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Cancer Survivors
Men's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1533182868
9781533182869
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ762 H249 2016

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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114763
Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Ross, Theodora
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101982839
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Two steps forward : embracing life with a brain tumor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119938
Snyman, Claire. West Vancouver, BC: Two Steps Publishing , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 S675 2015
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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Author
Snyman, Claire
Place of Publication
West Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Two Steps Publishing
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xix, 209 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Colloid Cysts - diagnosis
Colloid Cysts - surgery
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780994759610
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 S675 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Pandora's DNA : tracing the breast cancer genes through history, science, and one family tree

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114187
Stark, Lizzie. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S795 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Stark, Lizzie
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
324 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - history
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Mastectomy - history
Genetic Screening
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781613748602
1613748604
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S795 2014

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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114393
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Communication
Caregivers
Disease - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781610393744
9781610392839
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013

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Questions and answers about human papilloma virus (HPV)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20047
Dizon, Don S, Krychman, Michael L. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP480 D622q 2011
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Dizon, Don S
Krychman, Michael L
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 101 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Papillomavirus, Human
Vaginal Smears
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - etiology
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Mass Screening
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763781620
0763781622
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP480 D622q 2011
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Off script : what to do when God rewrites your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21298
Schmidt, Cary. Lancaster, CA: Striving Together Publications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Schmidt, Cary
Place of Publication
Lancaster, CA
Publisher
Striving Together Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiii, 207p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Christianity
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781598941692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011

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Cervical cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19686
Hirschmann, Kris. Farmington Hills, MI: Lucent Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP480 H669c 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Hirschmann, Kris
Place of Publication
Farmington Hills, MI
Publisher
Lucent Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
104 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Diseases and disorders
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaginal Smears
Papillomavirus Infections
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781420502169
1420502166
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP480 H669c 2010

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Breast pathology : diagnosis by needle core biopsy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20060
Rosen, Paul Peter, Hoda, Syed A. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2010. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 R813b 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rosen, Paul Peter
Hoda, Syed A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 366 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast - pathology
Biopsy, Needle
ISBN
9781608316700
160831670X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R813b 2010

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Many shades of green : running toward the finish line, one cancer at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18653
Dallaire, Deny. Moncton, N.B.: Deny Dallaire | Transcontinental Printing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Dallaire, Deny
Place of Publication
Moncton, N.B.
Publisher
Deny Dallaire
Transcontinental Printing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xviii, 177 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease
Survivors
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780986540806
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010

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Invasion of the prostate snatchers : no more unnecessary biopsies, radical treatment or loss of sexual potency

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19505
Blum, Ralph H, Scholz, Mark. New York, NY: Other Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B658i 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard…
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Author
Blum, Ralph H
Scholz, Mark
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Other Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Early Detection of Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Unnecessary Procedures - adverse effects
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Welcome to prostate country
All the decision makers are surgeons!
The quest for the enchanted shotgun
Commuting the death sentence
Band of brothers
Introducing active surveillance
Life in the libido-free zone
To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box
The return of the prodigal hard-on
TIP : testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals
Invitation to the "Ice ball"
A new look at radiation
Nikola Tesla?s magical mystery machine
Quality imaging : a doorway to less toxic treatment
Now playing for a limited time only : the Combidex Follies
Deciding treatment
Anatomy of assisted suicide
The insulin connection
Hexing : the modern sorcerer?s curse
Diet and supplements : an overview
Romancing the immune system
How prostate cancer can make you live longer : getting to the doctor?s office
By way of summing up
Genuine hope for men with relapsed disease.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781590513422
1590513428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 B658i 2010

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Pain chronicles : cures, myths, mysteries, prayers, diaries, brain scans, healing and the science of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124160
Thernstrom, Melanie. New York, NY: Picador , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Thernstrom, Melanie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Pain - etiology
Pain - psychology
Pain - therapy
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312573072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010

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Grace : a memoir : a child's intimate journey through cancer and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114682
Marchiano, Melinda. San Luis Obispo, CA: Happy Quail , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Marchiano, Melinda
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Happy Quail
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Hodgkin Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984271207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010

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100 questions and answers about cervical cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16137
Dizon, Don S, DiSilvestro, Paul, Krychman, Michael L. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP480 D622 2008
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cervical cancer
Author
Dizon, Don S
DiSilvestro, Paul
Krychman, Michael L
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 160 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - psychology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - therapy
Vaginal Smears
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001171)
ISBN
9780763754471
0763754471
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP480 D622 2008

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